Associate Director, Thought Leader Liaison, Ophthalmology

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Jersey, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Develop, oversee, and engage with Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs) within the designated geographic area.

• Foster advocacy for Keenova’s products among KOLs.

• Manage speaker engagements and gather insights and beliefs from KOLs.

• Identify, nurture, and sustain relationships with regional KOLs in specialized fields.

• Facilitate in-depth KOL engagement with Integrated Delivery Networks (IDNs), Centers of Excellence, and professional organizations.

• Identify, map, and manage relationships with national associations and significant treatment facilities.

• Coordinate and lead one-on-one interactions between Keenova teams and KOLs.

• Attend and oversee brand activities at regional and targeted national conferences.

• Manage regional sponsorships and take ownership of the regional congress plan.

• Organize executive meetings with KOLs at national conferences.

• Assist with conference and speaker contract requirements.

• Collaborate with marketing to ensure timely delivery of congress materials.

• Develop cohesive external engagement strategies across medical, training, marketing, and sales divisions.

• Work with sales on KOL engagement at conferences and other KOL/account interactions.

• Provide market insights and input for peer-to-peer development, advisory boards, and strategic planning.

• Support Marketing in formulating board strategies, content, and advisory recommendations.

• Participate in advisory boards as needed.

• Coordinate relationships within the KOL speaker bureau and assist with speaker training.

• Deliver congress insights summaries to the marketing team.

• Report to the Thought Leader Liaison Lead through Specialty Brands Marketing.

• Operate independently with minimal direction in a field-based role supporting the Immunology Business Unit.

• Frequently travel within the US and occasionally to the corporate office.

⛳️ Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical, biotech, or related industries in customer-facing roles.

• 5+ years of experience in thought leader engagement, including medical affairs, marketing, sales/sales leadership, or clinical experience.

• 3+ years of experience in the field of Ophthalmology.

• Experience in creating and implementing key strategies for healthcare professionals (HCPs).

• Proven track record in developing and executing KOL mapping and plans, as well as fostering KOL advocacy in targeted therapeutic areas.

• Clinical, technical, and scientific knowledge with proficiency in complex disease states.

• Established relationships with KOLs, opinion leaders, and centers of excellence.

• Strong skills in building relationships and navigating strategic accounts.

• Excellent decision-making skills and adherence to the highest ethical standards.

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including a confident executive presence.

• Ability to forge productive partnerships and collaborate effectively in a matrix organization.

• Capacity to creatively solve problems in an organized and systematic manner.

• High level of organizational awareness and understanding of interdependencies and the overall picture.

• Exceptional critical thinking skills to identify educational gaps, analyze findings, provide recommendations, and articulate next steps.

• Strong understanding of the legal and regulatory environment surrounding pharmaceutical promotional activities, industry guidelines, and compliance issues.

• Bachelor’s degree required.

• Extensive field travel is mandatory.

• Willingness to work evenings and select weekends.

• Proximity to a hub airport is recommended.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Eligibility for bonuses in accordance with the applicable program.